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Is getting a Pixel 8 worth it, now? (piefed.social)

submitted 15 hours ago by VivianRixia@piefed.social to c/googlepixel@lemmy.world

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I'm currently on the market for a new phone and I see stores selling a Pixel 8 for $500. It's on the higher end of what I want to pay, but I see it has extended support over the Pixel 7. I also see the Pixel 8a is $400, which is a nicer price for me, but since my plan is to use the phone long term, I figure the mainline model has sturdier build quality. There is also the upcoming Pixel 9a for $500, if I'm willing to wait and get the cheaper model branch but with the most modern features.

Can someone with experience using these phones help me pick something? I've never owned a pixel and looking online it seems like they each have their own issues to contend with. But I like the custom rom support I see for these phones that would give it a far extended lifetime over most other brands out there.

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[–] GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 9 hours ago

The upgrade is minimal and I'm sure by the time 2028 rolls around there will be better deals on better phones. Even the 9 would only be a marginal upgrade.